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Ahab , the king ofIsrael , in the Wycliffe version of the Bible.
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The name Achab some regard as a possible exception to this rule (it might then be interpreted "as the brother of the father" -- uncle); whether this exception is warranted remains problematical.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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The wicked ways of Amri and Achab, idolatrous kings.
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Juda, went down to visit Joram the son of Achab in Jezrahel where he lay sick.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 14: 2 Paralipomenon The Challoner Revision
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And Moab rebelled against Israel, after the death of Achab.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 12: 4 Kings The Challoner Revision
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Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, to Achab the son of Colias, and to Sedecias the son of Maasias, who prophesy unto you in my name falsely: Behold I will deliver them up into the hands of
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 28: Jeremias The Challoner Revision
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Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, to Achab the son of Colias, and to Sedecias the son of Maasias, who prophesy unto you in my name falsely: Behold I will deliver them up into the hands of
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Juda, that are in Babylon, saying: The Lord make thee like Sedecias, and like Achab, whom the king of Babylon fried in the fire:
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Thare concurred togitther Achab and his false prophettis; thare war gratulationis and clappin of handis; thare war promisses of diligence, closenes, and felicitie.
The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) John Knox
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For thou hast kept the statutes of Amri, and all the works of the house of Achab: and thou hast walked according their wills, that I should make thee a desolation, and the inhabitants thereof a hissing, and you shall bear the reproach of my people.
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Juda, that are in Babylon, saying: The Lord make thee like Sedecias, and like Achab, whom the king of Babylon fried in the fire:
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 28: Jeremias The Challoner Revision
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